The Clue
Apple flaw (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BRUISE
Tags
Notes
The answer BRUISE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Injury
Bump result
Shiner, e.g.
Slight injury
Fall result, maybe
Definition
BRUISE as a noun:
1. (bruise, contusion) = an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
BRUISE as a verb:
1. (bruise, contuse) = injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of; "I bruised my knee"
2. (hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite) = hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised me ego"
3. break up into small pieces for food preparation; "bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them"
4. damage (plant tissue) by abrasion of pressure; "The customer bruised the strawberries by squeezing them"